The cheapest and fastest trains from Dundee to Rochdale
Cheapest price
£66
Average price
£98
Fastest journey
6 h 12 m
Average duration
6 h 28 m
Trains per day
3
Distance
320 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Dundee to Rochdale is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Dundee to Rochdale will cost around £98 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £66.
Of the 3 trains that leave Dundee for Rochdale every day 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 320 km distance in an average of 6 h 28 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 6 h 12 m .
The slowest trains will take 6 h 53 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.






Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Dundee to Rochdale
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Dundee to Rochdale among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £20. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 4h 35m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £20, and a train costs an average of £52.
Distance: 320 km
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£99 Average Price | £26 Average Price Cheapest |
5h 5m Average total duration Fastest 4h 35m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 35m Average total duration 8h 5m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Dundee to Rochdale train times
The table below shows live departures for Dundee to Rochdale trains for today, Tuesday 2 December. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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![]() | 08:08 Dundee | 6h53 | 15:01 Rochdale | 0 changesdirect | |
| Wednesday 3 December | |||||
![]() | 04:41 Dundee | 6h19 | 11:00 Rochdale | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 04:48 Dundee | 6h12 | 11:00 Rochdale | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Dundee to Rochdale
Trains from Dundee to Rochdale run on average 3 times per day, taking around 4h 35m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £52 but you can travel from only £20 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 00:10, the last at 16:37. The fastest train covers the 320 km distance in 5h 45m.
Distance 320 km |
Average train duration 4h 35m |
Cheapest ticket price £52 |
Trains per day 3 |
Fastest train 5h 45m |
First train 00:10 |
Last train 16:37 |
Train companies: Avanti West Coast, LNER, Cross Country, ScotRail from Dundee to Rochdale trainsAvanti West Coast, LNER, Cross Country, ScotRail trains will get you between Dundee and Rochdale from £20. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Dundee to Rochdale train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Dundee to Rochdale by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Rochdale, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Dundee and Rochdale
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:25 - 19:30 Saturday 06:25 - 19:30 Sunday 08:30 - 19:30
- Type of shops available: WHSmith newsagent. PhotoMe photo booth.
- Car Park: Short Stay Car Park
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: This is a Category A station. This station has step-free access to all platforms. The Passenger Assist meeting point is at the Ticket Office
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located on the platform. Radar - National Key Scheme
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage CCTV: No
- Information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from ticket office
- Helpline Contact: Tel: 0800 046 1634 and 18001 0800 046 1634 (Deaf and customers who are hard of hearing)
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Buses pick up/drop off from the layby on Riverside Drive, 200 yards from the station entrance
- Opening hours: Monday,Tuesday,Wednesday,Thursday 06:10 - 20:00 Friday 06:10 - 20:45 Saturday 06:10 - 20:45 Sunday 09:00 - 19:40
- Car Park: Hare Street
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Category A station, Scooter Friendly Station - Level access to the station and platforms via lifts, which are available during station staffing hours.
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: Accepts Cash & Cards
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Baby changing facilities: No
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: on platform
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Onward travel information: Located on Maclure Road across from the station entrance for buses to Bury and Bolton. Busline 0871 200 2233
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Pick Up / Drop Off on Station Road near the AJI Cash and Carry.
- Metro: GMPTE 0161 228 7811
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